LAUREN SHAFFER FITNESS
MY SERVICES
Wellness is so much more than just a workout. Group fitness encompasses a community of individuals that want to achieve greatness together. It's about working to become your best while enjoying the process. It's about making friendships along the way with others who will encourage and believe in you. It's about working your mind and body to reach your full potential.
BARRE INTENSITY
Intense Shape. Intense You.
The Barre Intensity Method combines attributes of Pilates, dance and function fitness training. We incorporate small isolated movement to fatigue the muscles, large range of motion to elevate the heart rate and sequencing that incorporates upper and lower body to make every minute count. This results in a total body workout that leaves you mentally strong and feeling accomplished. Upbeat music and high energy provide the fuel needed for not only an intense workout but also a fun one!
POP PILATES
Where Strength Meets Flexibility.
POP Pilates is an incredible fusion of ab-chiseling and total body defining moves choreographed to upbeat pop music. This intense, mat-based workout challenges students to rhythmically flow from one exercise to the next, developing a rock solid core while leaving no muscle untouched. This format takes classical Pilates to the next level.
ABOUT ME
Celebrate What Your Body Can Do
Hi there and thank you for visiting Lauren Shaffer Fitness! My name is Lauren and I am a wife, mom to two children, a personal fitness trainer and group fitness instructor instructing in person and virtual classes.
My passion for fitness started at the Eastern Illinois University Recreation Center back in 2004. After attending classes regularly, I became hooked on the energy of group fitness and the positivity shared by all.
Soon after, I certified with the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) for Primary Group Fitness. I took a few years off while working a full-time job and having my children, but I always knew I would come back to the group fitness room.
Over the years I have certified in several group exercise formats including MixxedFit, POP Pilates, American Barre Technique, Barre Intensity, Balletone and Classical Pilates Education. In 2021, I also certified with the International Sports Sciences Association as a Personal Trainer.
After the birth on my daughter, I noticed the harsh effects that my high-impact formats were playing on my body. I started taking more low-impact formats and started to see the differences in my posture and how my body felt rejuvenated yet stronger with each workout.
Exercise should be a celebration of what your body can do. I believe it should be fun, challenging and leave you wanting more. I personally have seen the amazing results of low-impact formats and provide barre and Pilates-inspired classes to promote a lifelong active lifestyle.
My goal for you is that you always leave class feeling more empowered and confident than when you started and that you come back wanting more!
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“Lauren makes the classes both fun, entertaining and challenging. She offers substitutions to ensure the class meets the needs of all levels. Her positive and warm personality is contagious and I appreciate that she’s always open to new ideas and feedback. I would highly recommend Lauren’s classes no matter what level you are.”
"Lauren provides a positive and upbeat energy in all her fitness classes. The movements are fun to learn and definitely challenge my stamina and strength every time!"
Lisa S.
Amy H.
"Lauren’s virtual classes are great! She works hard to make it fun with new routines and great music. She keeps you motivated and the time flies. You can tell she is passionate about teaching and does a great job of bringing that excitement into every class!"
“I’ve been taking Lauren’s Barre and Pop Pilates classes both in person and virtually for the last couple of years. She is a GREAT instructor! She challenges us to power through the tough moves, while keeping us motivated with fun music and positive feedback. Lauren gets five stars in my book! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Michelle K.
Jenny L.
“Lauren is the best instructor! I love taking her barre and pilates classes. Aside from being a great workout, her classes are a lot of fun. As someone who wasn’t the biggest fan of exercise, I definitely find myself looking forward to working out with Lauren. She makes the workouts intense yet enjoyable and you will absolutely not regret taking her classes!”
"Lauren is an amazing instructor! I have been taking her classes for over a year. I especially like her POP Pilates class. She is really great at cueing up what move comes next to make the class flow nicely. She also offers many modifications to make everyone feel like they can be part of the class even if it can be intimidating at times. I especially love Lauren’s enthusiasm when she teaches! She does the class right along with us, which I find so much more motivating than instructors who just watch over you so she truly knows how we are feeling when it seems like we want to give up, but not in way that makes you feel like it’s her workout and the class is an afterthought. She is encouraging and you can tell she really enjoys teaching POP. I highly recommend giving any class (and any format!) Lauren teaches a try."
Prathiba B.
Andrea W.
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